THEC64 Update – 6th October 2017So back to what we have been up to this week, well, we have been polishing the product, doing PEGI ratings and more, also EFIGS translations, and loads more, don’t forget you can also now join us on the new brand website www.thec64.com where there is also a forum which is just starting to pick up speed.We thought you would also like news on the FULL SIZED THEC64 as well! You didn’t think we had forgotten that did you?While THEC64 MINI work carries on of course as its being delivered first, the interlinked CAD designs for the full sized version are making great progress also, so don’t panic the full sized is coming as well.Here are a few sneak previews of the case and fully working key designs!See you all next week!

THEC64 Update 27th October 2017Just a brief THEC64 update this week, as we are heads down cracking on, but a small insight for you into the testing processes going on here.To include - multiple region keyboard layouts / function testing. Also game and controller testing.More info, insights, and game news next week, so please do check back every week!

THEC64 Update 17th November 2017Short and sweet this week, as this weeks update is the news that the PEGI rating for the THEC64 (and the games contained within it by default) has now been awarded ready for its launch, and is as was anticipated, been given a SEVEN rating.Which means at retail that is what you will see on the Mini, and also Indiegogo backers and pre-order supporters will also see that one on their free Mini as well!So yet another great step forward as we keep you guys in the loop each week on the progress of the range!See you all again next week!

THEC64 Update 1st December 2017This week we have been testing, doing more testing, and then even more testing!So we thought we would give you a quick ‘video view’ of some things we have been testing ‘on’ the last week or so, as so they say – “testing makes perfect”!We have been using a normal TV of course, we have been using a projector up to 72”, and also we have been cross referencing games (to make sure they work exactly the same) on THEC64, as on an original C64 computer!So take a look, and we will be back next week as ever keeping you all in the loop!

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Up till now we have mainly showed you the journey of the contracting, and game licensing management which Darren heads up, and the production/commercial/marketing side which Paul and his team carry out. So this week, as we start the final part of our journey, into the first batch of THEC64 mini’s dropping off the production line imminently, this week we wanted to share the firmware coding journey of Chris Smith, who leads that part of the team. So please take a look at the video of -THEC64 Mini firmware development visualisationWatch on YouTubeThis represents just some of the hard work carried out by Chris on THEC64 Mini firmware this year. Chris as you may recall is the author of the highly regarded book - The ZX Spectrum Ula: How to Design a Microcomputer, which you can find here -http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZX-Spectrum-Ula-Microcomputer-Computer/dp/0956507107/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1512730574&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=chris+smith+how+to+build+a+microcomputerWe hope the video gives you all a small insight into just part of the hard work Chris and the team have done, and we hope you all enjoy taking this journey with us, and will be happy with your THEC64 mini, followed ASAP after by the full sized THEC64.See you all again next week!

THEC64 Update 15th December 2017Just a brief update for you this week as we are ‘full on busy’ in the office, plus we hope to bring you a LOT of news next week, but for this week’s update we can confirm we now have the rating for Australia for THEC64, and it is –Classification: GConsumer Advice: Some games contain very mild violenceSo as you can see, each week we are that bit nearer to the global roll out!Keep watching next week for multiple updates!See you all then.

THEC64 Update 22nd December 2017 - Mass Production Started!Finally the news you have all been waiting for…..You have seen the videos of demos, you have seen the prototypes, you have seen the early packaging samples, and we have in fact shown and told you everything it has practically been possible to!But the one thing we have not told you till now is that….MASS PRODUCTION HAS LITERALLY JUST STARTED!!We hope to be able to bring you the first photos of the production in the factory at some point next week, till then, here is just a teaser for you all of one of the outer packing cartons, which are waiting to be filled as THEC64 mini’s roll off the production line over the coming days and weeks!!We are aiming with our partners to have the first large backer and retailer batch completed, and in containers on their way to us before Chinese New Year.We will show you a lot more, and tell you a lot more, as soon as we can and into the New Year of course, but for now, please enjoy your festive break wherever you are, in the knowledge the first THEC64 mini units are on the way!Once more thank you for your support, which has enabled us to do this, and we wish a Happy Christmas to you all!Keep watching and see you all soon!

THEC64 Update 29th December 2017Technically we are on holiday till next week, but as we received the first few photos before we get the ‘full on production photos and videos’, we thought we would quickly share with you some photos of the huge logistical process of just the packaging of the mini THEC64 coming your way.So till next week when we should be able to show you some full on ‘behind the scenes’ production previews, take a look at the mountain of packaging in process right now!See you next week!

Amazing THEC64 news, as the first batch of THEC64 mini’s makes its way from the factory, onto the sea port for shipping to Europe!Here are just a few taster photos of them leaving the factory for their long journey to us, which will be via the European mainland first!Once again photos speak louder than words, and as ever over the next few weeks we will show you more of the production process as it continues to happen, plus videos as well soon!Thanks to you all as always, and see you again next week!